Bentley OpenFlows Workshop
When: Tue, Sep 22, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)
Where: Hanson Professional Services Inc., 33 N. Lasalle, Chicago, IL, 60602, US
EWRI is hosting at two-day Bentley OpenFlows Workshop 
Day 1: Foundational Design & Modeling Fundamentals
- Morning Session: Investigate stormwater design and analysis with Bentley’s OpenFlows Storm. To build a strong foundation, we will dive into hands-on exercises that review key hydrologic and hydraulic concepts, analyze system design requirements, and show you how to model physical infrastructure digitally.
- Afternoon Session: In this interactive session, we will walk through the foundational workflow of building a model from scratch: compiling your GIS or CAD source data, creating the network layout, and routing flows to ensure proper system conveyance.
Day 2: Advanced Mechanics & Real-World Solutions
- Morning Session: Elevate your modeling capabilities by tackling complex drainage components. Learn the nuances of culvert hydraulics, design effective detention and retention ponds, and discover how integrated 1D/2D modeling can simulate complex overland flood paths and surface runoff behavior.
- Afternoon Session: Bring it all together in a final, cumulative workshop. You will apply your newly acquired skills to a comprehensive project scenario, utilizing Bentley’s end-to-end stormwater solutions to troubleshoot, optimize, and finalize a production-ready engineering model.
Pricing: All Registrants $800.00
Contact Information
Gary Gifford
(630)740-6208
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FEMA L273: Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - FREE COURSE
- September 21–24, 2026
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
- DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM)
418 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
The Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) is pleased to announce FEMA's L273: Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) training course.
This intensive four-day course is designed to prepare community officials to understand and fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a local Floodplain Administrator. Participants will gain valuable knowledge of:
- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Floodplain management principles and practices
- Flood maps and flood studies
- Floodplain ordinance administration
- The relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance
Attendance for all four days is required. Space is limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached.